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ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EAC) MEETING
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FL
JULY 10, 2024 2:00 PM VILLAGE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Brad Freese at 2:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by
Planner Meg Wyble.
Present were:
Michelle Shearouse, Brad Freese, Clay Damon, Jill Wenta, and Thomas G. Bradford.
Late were:
[Jill Wenta).
Absent were:
Russ Redman.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Vice-Chair Bradford made a motion approval of the agenda. EAC Member Damon
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat 5 Redman).
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS
There was no communication from citizens.
PRESENTATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
REGULAR AGENDA
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
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1. Election of New Chair
MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to approve new Chair Brad Freese;
Vice-Chair Bradford seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular
Member Seat 5 Redman).
MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to approve new Vice Chair Thomas
Bradford; Chair Freese seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular
Member Seat 5 Redman).
2. Living Shorelines Draft Code
Village Community Development Director Jay Hubsch provided the Committee with a
presentation regarding living shorelines, the impact to our ecosystem, and how to
incorporate living shorelines into the municipal code.
3. EAC Update to Village Council at July 29, 2024 Workshop
New Chair Brad Freese informed the Committee of a conflict for the upcoming July 29
workshop meeting. Vice Chair Thomas Bradford agreed to represent at the meeting.
4. Tree Code Discussion
Jay Hubsch, Village Community Development Director, briefed the Committee on the
upcoming Tree Code and assessed the Village's current urban tree canopy. The
Committee expressed interest in inviting the Building Department to a future meeting to
outline their tree requirements during construction. Additionally, the Committee plans to
invite Steve Parker to discuss the prohibited species list and Florida Friendly
Landscaping.
COMMENTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS, VILLAGE COUNCIL LIAISON AND STAFF
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ANY OTHER MATTERS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: EAC Member Shearouse made a motion to adjourn the meeting Vice-Chair Bradford
seconded the motion. Carried unanimously 5-0 (absent: Regular Member Seat 5 Redman).
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Ja Hubsch, AICP
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